From Tech Geek to World's FIRST 6 Second Stick Shift Racer | Joel Grannas' Story
From Tech Geek to World's FIRST 6 Second Stick Shift Racer | Joel Grannas' Story
by Engines.com on September 10, 2024
In today’s episode, we sit down with Joel Grannas, founder of 'Grannas Racing' and driver of the record-breaking 'Orange Man Bad' Toyota Supra, the word's first H-pattern transmission car to run a 6-second pass in the quarter mile. Joel shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an innovator in the racing world. From his early career paths in construction and web development, to his run-ins with the law in his white supra, to pushing the limits of of stick shift drag racing. We hope you guys enjoy this episode, let us know what you think in the comment section below! #thatracingchannel
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro Sequence
01:14 Where It All Started
02:26 Joel's First JDM Car
03:33 The White Supra
07:42 Running From The Law
10:52 The Origins of 'Grannas Racing'
12:21 The Chase for 7s
18:04 Going 6s For The First Time
20:32 A Passion Passed Down
22:41 Memorable Moments
27:23 Closing Remarks
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